UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): February 2, 2006
BRIGGS & STRATTON CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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1-1370 |
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39-0182330 |
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12301 West Wirth Street, Wauwatosa, Wisconsin 53222
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code (414) 259-5333
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2 below):
o Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
o Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
On February 2, 2006, Briggs & Stratton Corporation issued a press release announcing its intent to repurchase up to one million shares of its common stock by June 2006. A copy of the press release is filed as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report and is incorporated herein by reference.
ITEM 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(a) Not applicable
(b) Not applicable
(c) Not applicable
(d) Exhibits. The following exhibit is being filed herewith:
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99.1 |
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Press Release dated February 2, 2006 announcing intent to repurchase shares of common stock. |
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
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Date: February 2, 2006 |
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/s/ James E. Brenn |
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James E. Brenn |
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Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer |
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Duly Authorized Officer |
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Exhibit No. |
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Description |
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99.1 |
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Press Release dated February 2, 2006 announcing intent to repurchase shares of common stock. |
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